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Need some motivation to move beyond tobacco, smoke, tar, ash, and all the problems they entail? Here’s a list of reasons to improve your lifestyle by switching to e-cigarettes, there’s a lot to gain and nothing to lose!

-Cost: We all like saving money, and since cigarettes are a very expensive habit, switching to e-cigs can cut those costs dramatically.

-Freedom: With all of the bans and rules placed on cigarette smoking, having additional freedoms, like being able to smoke in public, or indoors makes vaping much more fun.

-Your Family: Chances are, like the family members of most smokers, they have never been thrilled about your smoking habit. Ease their minds a bit by switching to vapor. Bonus points if you have kids, because you will be setting a much better example for them by ditching the tobacco. How would you feel if they eventually started smoking?

-Your Job: Getting through a stressful day will be so much easier without having to schedule in smoke breaks. In some cases, even being able to vape on the job is possible, and surely to make your time on the clock easier.

-The Smell: Oh, that lingering odor that marks you as a smoker. You know how it clings to everything, making you, your home and car smell like absolute smoky nastiness? Imagine if it were gone for good, and you could enjoy the pleasure of clean air and not smelling gross!

-The Burden: Cigarettes involve maintenance on many levels; like cleaning up after your trail of ash and cigarette butts. They can only be smoked in designated areas. You tend to be self conscious about how you smell and look when you use them. You can often be paranoid using them around other people because you get worried about offending them with your smoke. With e-cigs, all of that is gone!

-Your Health: There is no proof that e-cigarettes are a healthier alternative, but they do provide the same experience and sensations as smoking, without involving tobacco, residual tar, smoke, or any of the thousands of chemicals that get added in.

-You Want Options: Digital smoking is much more in tune with the times than old fashioned tobacco cigarettes. With e-cigs, you have the option to use different accessories, flavors, nicotine strengths, and battery types; tobacco cigarettes offer not even a sliver of the same choices.

-Conveniences: Do we have to explain this one? Convenience is a big decision maker, and e-cigs give you a whole lot more of it than you’re likely used to with smoke.

Convinced yet? Switching will make life in general more convenient, and it will give you a lot more modern amenities; are you ready for an upgrade from old-fashioned smoke? Give one of our e-cigarette starter kits a try today!

If you’re new to e-cigarettes, you may be wondering exactly what they are. You may have seen them, you may have heard of them, but if you’re wanting to know more about how e-cigs work and exactly what they do, read on!

Beginners start somewhere, even when it comes to electronic cigarettes. Guaranteed, if you were curious and confused before reading this, you won’t be afterwards! And, if you’re a tobacco smoker, you may even be interested in trying our e-cigs just to finalize the experience for yourself!

E-cigarettes are electronic cigarettes. They contain no tobacco, produce no tar, emit no smoke, and produce no odor. They are powered by electricity, not fire. However, they provide an experience that recreates the whole process of smoking, including the nicotine.

There are several main components to e-cigarettes: the battery, the cartridge, the atomizer (which is held inside of the cartridge) and the e-cigarette unit that houses them all. Inside of the disposable cartridge is a specifically measured amount of liquid nicotine, this is what gets vaporized during the smoking process. It gives the user the feeling of smoking, with vapor instead of smoke, all the while carrying the nicotine.

E-cigs can look almost identical to traditional cigarettes, down to the slightest details, including the light on the end, yet they are made of entirely different materials. Inside of an e-cigarette is a battery, which gets its power from being charged. There is also a microprocessor smart chip, which works by activating once a signal is sent when the user puffs on the unit. The battery then sends a charge of power to the atomizer inside of the cartridge, which in turn heats the e-liquid, vaporizing it into the hit for the user. All of this happens within seconds of the user bringing the e-cigarette to their mouth and puffing!

It’s amazing how much technology goes into these little devices, isn’t it? In short, e-cigarettes are electronic cigarettes. They are alternative cigarettes. And they are smokeless cigarettes. While these are all names they are called, they basically describe these awesome products that make smoking possible sans the smoke!

E-cigarettes may seem totally different than traditional cigarettes to those who are considering switching, but keep in mind, they are made to be similar and give you a very similar feeling. Here are some tips for switching to vapor, just to make it go a little easier. Intimidating as it can be, remember that it has worked for millions!

-Go easy on yourself. Switching may not go over in a day or a week, so don’t have hard expectations on yourself. Take it slowly, and don’t get anxious about it. You may have to learn to like vaping, so give yourself the chance to do so.

-It’s okay to alternate traditional cigarettes with e-cigs as you get used to them. Lots of people go this route, and find it makes the whole experience easier.

-Experiment with products and flavors, as this will allow you to find what you like and don’t like, and make vaping fit into your life better.

-Consider the differences between e-cigarettes and traditional cigarettes. If you’ve smoked cigarettes for any considerable amount of time, you have gotten very used to having a lot of chemicals building up in your system. It can come as a shock to no longer have them when you switch; you may feel different!

-Drink lots of water. It can help your system flush out toxins better, and a clean palate allows you to experience e-cigarette flavor in a cleaner, fresher way.

-Choose a brand of e-cigs wisely. Go for quality and options, as you’re more likely to have a positive experience with a good brand that performs well as opposed to a low quality product with bad performance that only lets you down. Read reviews, look at e-cigarette FAQ’s, and do some research before settling.

-Time limits for quitting are not a good idea; they can add more stress to the experience. Instead set reasonable goals monthly, so you have the ability to accomplish them instead of having overblown expectations you cannot possibly meet.

Switching doesn’t have to go over with difficulty if you plan accordingly. More and more smokers are choosing to go with e-cigarettes, and hopefully you can too with some preparation! Good luck!

Valentine’s Day is coming up, and surely you’ve put some thought into this international day of love! Whether you love it or hate it, February 14th means one thing, and one thing only! This year, if you are looking for the right gift to give someone who smokes cigarettes, or uses low quality e-cigarettes, go with Optima Cigs. As different as it seems, simple and unique often makes for the best gifts. And who knows, you could be changing the life of a special person forever; what could be more romantic than that?

E-cigarettes, especially e-cigarette starter kits are gifts that go a lot further than one night. After the embers fade into the wee hours of February 15th, you will probably have eaten all the chocolates and the flowers may even be wilting already. Not e-cigs; they are a gift that goes a lot further, and keep on giving. Plus, doing something original is always nice; predictable gets boring. And when it comes to love, take it from us, boring is never a good thing!

Another great benefit of giving electronic cigarettes is that they are so much more cost effective than the traditional version. In fact, they are much more cost effective than giving conventional Valentine’s Day gifts! A single kit can allow the user to make up hundreds of dollars that would have been otherwise spent burning through cigarettes; how many gifts are so thoughtful they help to save money?

Valentine’s Day seems to really exploit the pleasures of taste, and you really don’t need to give that up if you are giving e-cigs as a gift. Unlike traditional cigarettes, e-cigarettes come in a multitude of incredible flavors, and can please any palate. So enhance the romance of the gift by adding extra flavor cartridges in sultry flavors like cherry or java.

If your sweetie smokes, an e-cigarette starter kit is a loving way to show how much you care about them. It says more than a typical drug store gift can, and lets them know you want the best for them, in a smoke-free, tobacco-free kind of way! Don’t do the obvious this Valentine’s Day; go with Optima!

Need some e-smoker humor to brighten your day? Ever get the feeling when you’re vaping that you’re experiencing things only someone who vapes would get? You’re not the only one! Here are some occurrences you’ve surely felt at some point or another, and proof that you aren’t alone in all the little things that make it awesome to vape!

-When you taste something really amazing, like an exotic dessert or tropical fruit and think, “wow, that would be an awesome cartridge flavor!”

-When you suddenly smell the odor of cigarettes and get grossed out, only to remember that you previously spent years surrounded in that funk! Thank goodness you switched, right?

-When you first started vaping, how many times did you forget that you no longer needed lighters to get it going?

-On the same lines, have you ever (irresponsibly) tossed your e-cig out the car window, forgetting it wasn’t a traditional cigarette?

-You get excited when you are on line in a convenience store and see the prices of cigarettes; it’s so nice to see your money go elsewhere! $12 a pack is outrageously ridiculous, and unaffordable if you are smoking a pack a day.

-You tend to experience euphoria every month when your supply of cartridges arrives at your door via the Cartridge Replenishment Program; never again will you be dipping out at midnight for a pack of cigarettes!

-You feel thrilled and thankful when you can lay in bed and peacefully vape next to a nonsmoking, smoke-hating partner as you cuddle and watch tv together, knowing it was never possible when you smoked cigarettes.

-When you vape openly in public, and you get to avoid the typical nasty stares smokers are used to for puffing amongst the nonsmoking of our species. The liberation rocks!

-After a few months of switching entirely, glancing at your smile in photos or in the mirror and noticing that your smile gleams so much brighter and whiter without the tobacco stains… e-cigs make you want to smile more, don’t they?

There’s been a lot of buzz about electronic cigarettes in the workplace. It can be a topic as controversial as smoking itself, as some employers allow them to be used freely, and others deem them no different than traditional cigarettes; citing more research is needed before they can be allowed. As e-cigarettes gain popularity, many employers are seeing them as an ideal compromise to traditional cigarettes, which have long been an issue in the workplace. Here’s what you need to know about e-smoking at work, and how to handle the situation if your work environment is new to the whole electronic cigarette thing.

In many circumstances, employers see e-cigarettes as a great alternative to tobacco. They are fine with employees using them at their discretion, knowing they carry no smell, no second smoke, and the vapor basically dissipates into the air without a trace. In many places, it allows smokers to enjoy their e-cigs as they work, without the constant interruption of cigarette breaks, or coming back into the workplace smelling foul and creating an additional disturbance for others.

However, not all places of work are as tolerant, seeing e-cigs as too new to be allowed casually. In these cases, employees typically have to use them under the same rules that apply to traditional cigarettes: outdoors, in a designated location.

If your workplace is on the fence about e-smoking, here are some tips to provide your boss with to help them understand more about electronic cigarettes.

-Everyone involved should be educated on what e-cigarettes are, what they look like, and how to distinguish their appearance from traditional cigarettes. Awareness is key.

-Employers as well as e-smoking employees should be knowledgeable and understanding that these products require proper disposal in regards to electronic cigarette batteries, as they are considered to be electronic waste. Batteries do last a long time, so there would not be a heavy influx of batteries getting disposed of, however.

-Some areas have restrictions regarding smoking in the workplace, including some local governments, 29 states and the District of Columbia. While these laws do not apply to e-cigs, some places are stricter than others in regards to it.

Above all, if your employer is interested in allowing e-cigarettes in the workplace, just a minimal amount of research will be necessary. The most important step towards tolerance is awareness, and for employers, boosting productivity can be a very big motivator!

Smoking traditional, old fashioned tobacco cigarettes has gotten to be well, old fashioned. Between feeling like a leper anytime you’d like to smoke in public, to having to shell out a fortune to keep up with the habit, turning people off with the smell of smoke, and basically having to maneuver your way around everything and everyone just to get some nicotine, it’s a wonder that anyone even smokes cigarettes anymore!

Not to mention, smoking bans have popped up everywhere, smokers have never been so discriminated against, and even employers are discerning when it comes to hiring those who have tobacco habits. The answer for today’s day and age, my friends, is to take your smoking to the next level and drop the tobacco and smoke. Go with electric cigarettes.

Millions upon millions of smokers have made the decision to go with electronic cigarettes as a way to avoid so many of the pitfalls of smoking. Their reasons to switch to e-cigs are plentiful. Many enjoy the additional control they have with vaping, as opposed to the control cigarettes generally wrangled over them. Being able to consciously choose how much nicotine you want in your cartridges is one of the various perks. Many enjoy the conveniences of purchasing online, often with convenient delivery services (such as our own Cartridge Replenishment Program) that enable them to sign up for automatic deliveries at set times.

So many smokers who have transitioned to electronic smoking enjoy that they no longer have to be worried about how they smell around others, they can enjoy their e-cigarettes while in public, indoors, and around groups of people. The ability to have the conveniences of electronics, which allow users to charge batteries, ditch the lighters, and maintain greater cleanliness are excellent; no one ever misses the ash and trash of cigarettes once they’ve switched!

Like everything these days, digital and electronics have taken over, and for very good reason. E-cigarettes are the modern way to smoke, and they are loaded with benefits, unlike their smoky counterparts!

When it comes to starter kits, the market has a lot of options for you. When it comes to our starter kits, we have a great selection, and highly recommend them all depending on your needs and budget. When you are first starting out, we highly suggest using one of our kits because you get everything you need, and are able to start right away once you receive it.

When Your Kit Arrives

When your e-cigarette starter kit arrives at your doorstep, you may be surprised by how small it is, but remember e-cigs are not big! Depending on which package you ordered, you will receive one or two batteries, a couple of chargers; most likely the wall and USB ones, and a certain amount of cartridges.

When you get your batteries, have a good look at them, they may have some power to them and may not seem like they need charging before you use them. Charge them up to full capacity regardless, as it is the proper way to do things, and it ensures a better performance from your battery. When charging your battery, wait until it reaches 100% capacity before removing it from the charger, and do not leave it on the charger longer than necessary; that can also contribute to less than optimal performance.

After charging, you will be ready to vape. Connect your cartridge to the battery, and have a go at it! We recommend taking small, quick puffs to prime your battery; this contributes to better vapor production and throat hits.

What You Need to Know About Cartridges

Your starter kit will come with either 5 or 10 cartridges, which last according to your usage. After a couple days of vaping, especially if you are vaping continuously, you probably want to reorder cartridges to avoid running out. You will probably have a good idea about flavors, and which you’d like, so that most likely won’t be an issue.

Accessories

Depending on what your kit came with, you may want to upgrade to having a few additional accessories to work with. If your e-cigarette starter kit only came with one battery, definitely get at least one more because you will probably need it for those times when the first battery is charging. Our selection of e-cigarette cases is also great, and having one can help you stay organized and keep your e-cigs safe; consider using one for all of your storage needs.

2014 is right around the corner, and if you plan on celebrating, don’t forget your e-cigarettes! While it may seem convenient to dabble with traditional cigarettes on big nights like New Year’s Eve, don’t bet on it. Electronic smokes go a lot further, and will help you enjoy your night all the better!

Here a few great reasons e-cigs are a better party match than smoke. Don’t let tobacco cigarettes drag your party down!

-They are much more portable. Carry them in an Optima Hard Pack Case, or safely stash your e-cig around your neck on a lanyard, and they are ready when you need them.

-E-Cigs can be used around nonsmokers, without a problem. No smell, no smoke, no tar, and no ash make them very convenient.

-Unlike traditional cigarettes, they are often permitted indoors and in many public places.

-They are more attractive. Hey, on a night like NYE, you want to look your best in every possible way, even down to your accessories!

-E-Cigarettes make excellent conversation starters. You never know who you’re going to be talking to, and who is going to be curious about your stylish e-cig.

-E-cigarettes won’t have you smelling gross, if you happen to be on date.

-If you only want a few puffs, that’s all you need to take. Unlike regular cigarettes, you don’t need to feel pressured into finishing entire cigarettes if you don’t want to.

-If you are currently an e-smoker, enjoy what you’re used to! If there is one night to really live it up, and enjoy life to the fullest, it’s New Year’s Eve. Send 2013 out with a bang, and enjoy your vapor as you do it!

Wherever you may be celebrating, whether it’s at a big city-wide event, or a wild, raucous house party, make sure you bring your e-cigarettes. Parties are always more fun when you’re relaxed and content, and being able to smoke as you please will only contribute! Happy 2014 from your friends at Optima!

Electronic cigarettes come in all kinds of different varieties. There are tons of different styles, and so many different options. Every brand offers their own take on the alternative cigarette, and what we specialize in is the 2-piece e-cig.

Some types require you to measure, mix, and fill your own liquids. Not everyone wants these additional steps, which can be messy, dangerous, and an absolute hassle if you are pressed for time. Being able to order pre-filled cartridges and whip out a new one every time the old one has expired is extremely simple, and it’s very convenient to do no matter where you are.

Another great feature of 2-piece e-cigarettes is that they look like traditional cigarettes, and many users, especially beginners, really appreciate that familiarity. They feel like traditional cigarettes, both when you hold them and use them. If you are smoking in the company of a crowd, they will allow you to blend in a little more easily, and not draw too much attention to the electronic device you are using; if that’s what you’re going for.

2 piece e-cigarettes are exactly that; two pieces. The battery is the main part, and the nicotine flavor cartridge connects to it. Within each part are other essential parts, but it is in these two main parts that they come together to create the magic that is e-smoking.

Inside of every battery is a computerized smart chip, a sensor, and the LED light that works as a signal for the user. Inside of every cartridge is pre-filled, flavored nicotine liquid and the atomizer, which is responsible for heating and vaporizing the liquid. Atomizers are known to have a very short performance life, and having them built into the cartridges allows for a new one with every cartridge change; resulting in optimal performance, and less frustration for the user.

With so many different electronic cigarettes available out there, it can be tricky choosing the perfect style. If in doubt, go with the 2-piece. Options, convenience, and having a similar body to a traditional cigarette will do you good!

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